Rajinikanth

Why Kochadaiyaan trailer didn't make it to Cannes

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 19, 2013

The trailer of Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama Kochadaiyaan, which was supposed to be unveiled at the ongoing Cannes film festival, was called off at the last minute.

A R Rahman calls Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan "epic"

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 16, 2013

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who managed to have a glimpse of one of the songs from superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama Kochadaiyaan, describes it as "epic".

Dhanush: Easier to impress father-in-law Rajinikanth than wife Aishwarya

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 11, 2013

National award winning Tamil actor Dhanush, who is married to superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya, says his father-in-law connected with him through his films and it is easier to vibe with him.

Rajinikanth asks Kamal Haasan to view Kochadaiyaan before release

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 11, 2013

In what could be regarded as a major departure from the custom, Kamal Haasan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long-awaited Kochadaiyaan.

Indian cinema@100: 40 Firsts in Indian cinema

Written by Riya Chakravarty | Friday May 3, 2013

As we celebrate 100 glorious years of Indian cinema, here is a look at some of the firsts notched up by the factory of dreams.

Revealed: Rajinikanth's two looks in Kochadaiyaan

Sam Daniel | Monday April 22, 2013

In what is good news for fans of Southern megastar Rajinikanth, the first official picture of his new look in his next film Kochadaiyaan has been released.

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth to attend Cannes film festival

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday April 13, 2013

Megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth will come together in a most unexpected way at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival in May.

Kochadaiyaan teaser not coming out on Tamil New Year

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday April 13, 2013

Soundarya R Ashwin has rubbished rumours that the teaser of her father Rajinikanth-starrer upcoming Tamil period drama Kochadaiyaan will be released on the occasion of Tamil New Year.

Rajinikanth lauds film on organ donation

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday April 7, 2013

Rajinikanth has appreciated the team behind the recently released Tamil thriller-drama Chennaiyil Oru Naal for highlighting the importance of organ donation through the movie.

Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan trailer to be released at Cannes

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 2, 2013

The trailer of Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone starrer Tamil period-drama Kochadaiyaan will be unveiled at the forthcoming Cannes International Film Festival in May. The Tamil superstar himself will be present at the event.

Rajinikanth, other actors join strike for Sri Lankan Tamils

Reported by Sam Daniel, Edited by Sabyasachi Dasgupta | Tuesday April 2, 2013

Almost 3000 members of the Tamil Nadu film fraternity were present at the venue to show solidarity with Lankan Tamils.

Rajinikanth, other actors hold day-long hunger strike for Sri Lankan Tamils

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Tuesday April 2, 2013

Around 3000 members of the Tamil Nadu film fraternity, including superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, today held a hunger strike in Chennai to show solidarity with Lankan Tamils. There was no film activity today.

Rajinikanth surprises with fast-paced dubbing for Kochadaiyaan

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday March 28, 2013

Rajinikanth has started dubbing for his upcoming Tamil period-drama Kochadaiyaan and the work pace of the southern superstar has amazed Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty.

Rajinikanth disturbed over verdict on Sanjay Dutt

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 22, 2013

Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict on actor Sanjay Dutt in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, superstar Rajinikanth said he is "disturbed" and will pray to god on his behalf.

Sanjay Dutt sentence: I was very disturbed, says Rajinikanth

Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Friday March 22, 2013

Support continues to grow for actor Sanjay Dutt, who was sentenced to serve a five year prison term by the Supreme Court yesterday. Superstar Rajinikanth today said that has was very disturbed when the verdict came out.